Mushroom coffee is an increasingly trendy drink made by mixing regular coffee with powdered blends of medicinal mushrooms and other ingredients that help improve gut health, immunity and stress response. Once blended into regular coffee grounds or beans for your morning cup, mushroom coffee might seem harmless enough. But is this trend safe when breastfeeding?

Culinary mushrooms such as shiitake and maitake mushrooms are generally safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women, however there has been limited research conducted on adaptogenic herbs found in mushroom coffees; for this reason it’s wise to consult a healthcare provider prior to drinking mushroom coffee during gestation or breastfeeding.

Mushroom coffee is an increasingly popular trend, combining popular adaptogenic herbs such as ashwagandha and schizandra berry for an all-in-one solution for stress, anxiety, fatigue and mental clarity relief. Furthermore, this mix may boost energy levels, improve sleep patterns and prevent cell damage caused by free radicals.

Studies have provided evidence that medicinal mushrooms can also provide anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting and cancer treatments benefits. Other research suggests chaga mushrooms could offer antiulcer and heart-protection properties while reishi could aid in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and depression.

mushroom coffee blends may provide numerous health benefits, as well as probiotics to support digestive balance, potentially aiding with IBS symptoms. While different brands provide different strains of probiotics that may differ in effectiveness for individuals. It’s best to choose high-quality dairy-free brands (like RYZE) with clear labels stating what strains of probiotics they contain (for optimal results).

Mushroom coffee may offer an ideal solution to those seeking healthier caffeine alternatives, or are hoping to reduce anxiety symptoms or cut down on processed sugar in their diets. Most mushroom coffee varieties contain only half the caffeine found in traditional cups of joe and some are completely caffeine free; if caffeine sensitivity is an issue for you however, limit yourself to two or three cups per day in order to prevent adverse side effects.

When shopping for mushroom coffee, opt for products made with whole mushroom powder rather than extracts. According to RYZE, whole mushrooms provide similar bioactive compounds as extracts but are easier for your body to absorb; additionally they tend to have a more pleasant flavor and contain more beta-glucan polysaccharides than their extract counterparts like those manufactured by MUD/WTR, Sacred 7 and Wunderground that use extracts that may be hard to find in stores, without providing information on their extraction processes and potencies of their formulas.